Infotainment Rating:

The WRX’s infotainment system comes standard with a host of modern infotainment features. Still, the system’s graphics look outdated, and not a single WRX model offers Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Infotainment Features

While the base WRX comes standard with a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, upper-end Premium and Limited trims swap in a larger 7.0-inch unit. Navigation is limited to the top-of-the-line Limited trim as part of an optional package. A single auxiliary input and USB port are standard on the base WRX; however, Premium and Limited trims add a second USB port.

Vehicle Tested: 2018 Subaru WRX Premium

Infotainment Performance

Our Infotainment Response Time test measures how quickly you can switch among home, audio, and navigation screens.

If you’re pleased with the touchscreen response time from your Apple or Android smartphone, then you’ll be satisfied with the performance of the WRX’s available Starlink 7.0-inch infotainment system.

Test Results: Infotainment Response Time

By filming the infotainment screen while switching between various menus and then analyzing the high-speed video frame by frame, we are able to accurately measure the system’s response time. We rate infotainment response, or latency, on the following scale:

We measure the electrical current that each USB port provides. All USB ports found in a vehicle provide 5.0 volts, per the USB standard. Current, measured in amps, varies and dictates the charge times of devices. The higher the amps, the quicker a device’s charge time. Not all USB devices are created equal. Most modern smartphones can charge at 2.0 amps, while slow or stagnant charging can result from using current at 1.0 amp or lower when the device is in use.

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